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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
Coats and Suits offered at big discounts as winter approaches. Women’s fashionable coats in latest colors and styles advertised as rare bargains. Fall suits, once $20 to $50, now priced at exactly half. Stock limited with fewer than fifty new fall suits remaining.
A stacked selection of 36 inch plain and fancy silks offered from $1.25 to $2.50 a yard, with 40 inch Crepe de Chine at $1.50 and 15 shades, Georgette Crepes for blouses at $2.00, and dependable black silks and Satin from $1.25 to $2.50 per yard.
Big advances in price for the coming season are expected on wool dress goods with wartime pricing. Some lines may be unavailable, and shoppers are urged to buy now for the future needs as prices rise and stock tightens.
Several new patterns in Serpentine Crepes offered per yard at 29 cents. Fleeced goods described as comfortable in attractive colors, also priced per yard at 29 cents. Fine printed Sateens with floral designs offered per yard at 45 cents.
Several pieces in serviceable colors with borders offered at 39c and 50c per yard. Eiderdown available in white pink blue cardinal and pray priced at 85c and 1.00.
Wash waists in dainty white materials and dressy styles priced from 1.00 to 3.00. Crepe de Chine and Georgette blouses new and desirable, offered at 5.00 to 10.00 for the better kinds.
Beacon Blankets present soft fleecy options ideal for bed and crib blankets comforts bath robes and couch covers. Colorfast fabrics ensure lasting hues with laundering easy and reliable. Prices range from 3.50 to 7.00 for top quality selections.
A local store promotes a wide assortment of handkerchiefs priced from 5c to 1.25 with many Swiss and linen options. Boxes of handkerchiefs for men women and children sold in various sizes and prices, suggesting gifts and distant-friend shipments.
A brief note states there are enough kid gloves and mittens to fashion four complete sets. No further details on source, date, or ownership are provided.
A large assortment of handbags and purses arrives in many sizes styles and colors offered at special prices. The stock features varied designs to fit different tastes and needs for immediate purchase.
Fancy cretonne knitting bags popular for the day priced from 2.25 to 3.00 dollars.
An unusual display showcases numerous neckwear styles from dainty to practical. Readers are invited to view a wide range of shapes and designs, with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars and 50 cents.
Knitted goods remain tight in supply yet we can meet demand with prices lower than current yarn costs. Available skating sets caps mittens gloves and sweaters in popular colors from top American manufacturers.
Christmas shoppers find a wide selection of durable dolls priced below typical holiday rates. The display features popular unbreakable dolls offering value for children’s gifts this season.
New and stylish neckwear, 50c to 2.00. Kid gloves and mittens 1.25 to 2.50. Leather mittens fur lined 0.75 to 2.25. Fine dress shirts 1.00 to 1.50. New silk shirts 2.50 to 5.00. Silk mufflers 1.00 to 2.50. Fur caps 2.50 to 6.50. Leather belts 0.50 to 1.00. Handkerchiefs 0.15 to 0.50. Sweater coats 3.50 to 12.00. Fine socks 0.35 to 1.00.
Four large tables and cases display hundreds of fancy and useful gifts with prices from 10c upward. The selection includes ribbons novelties ivory goods perfumery satchids Japanese goods sweet grass and Japanese baskets. Visit to see the wide variety offered.
A grocery department item announces a generous on hand stock of Christmas Candy bought long ago for timely delivery. Customers are urged to order early as no more can be obtained after this batch sells. Figs dates fruits and nuts are also plentiful with substantial savings on prices.
Practical gifts with lasting value are highlighted in a Christmas fur display. The article promotes an extensive line from major manufacturers including Mutts Neck Pieces and Sets in White Fox Natural Opossum Marten China Rynx Red Fox Moline Marmot Reaver Yukon Seal, emphasizing reliability and surprisingly low prices for furs that convey luxury and warmth.
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